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This book provides a comprehensive guide to the surgical skills required during general surgery. General Concepts are covered with descriptions of basic terminology, the logic behind specific approaches, limitations of specific skills, technical and practical considerations, and safety of using specific approaches and skills.  More advanced topics including gastro-intestinal anastomosis, exploring a patient after a major trauma, and managing crisis situations are also discussed, as well as current controversies and future directions within general surgery. Fundamentals of General Surgery is relevant to trainees in general surgery and its subspecialties, and aims to give them an easy to access resource that contains real life examples, iconography, and recommended further reading. 

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9783319756554

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This is a compact introductory book intended for trainees in general surgery and related specialties. ... The book is written for medical students, PA and ARNP students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. It amply meets the needs of this audience. ... This is a carefully written and edited, well-illustrated book that covers a wide range of important topics in surgery. (Carol Scott-Conner, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)

“This is a compact introductory book intended for trainees in general surgery and related specialties. … The book is written for medical students, PA and ARNP students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. It amply meets the needs of this audience. … This is a carefully written and edited, well-illustrated book that covers a wide range of important topics in surgery.” (Carol Scott-Conner, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)

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Francesco Palazzo, MD FACS Associate Professor of Surgery Chief of Surgery - Methodist Hospital Division Associate Residency Program Director Department of Surgery Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

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